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Friday, April 16

MEA CULPA (55)



How dared you

Be yourself?


Been accused

Thought by yourself


Now, feel the guilt

Feel the shame.


You stated

To what your head came

Dared be fair.


Now, feel the pain.

Blame yourself

Flagellate yourself.


You shouldn’t have.


Now, you’ll never forget.


Punish yourself.

Be your own jury.

Be your own judge.


Guilt,

Your verdict.

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Image: http://drkangelkitty.deviantart.com/art/Guilty-By-Design-91956483


Friday 55 Flash Fiction is brought to you by G-Man ( Mr Knowitall)> The idea is you write a story in exactly 55 words. If you want to take part pop over and let G-man know when you've posted your 55.

32 comments:

Hootin Anni said...

This is excellent Dulce. Of course, your style never fails!!! Great job.

Loved your 55.

Sunrise in the City ---as always, scroll down below my Show n Tell. Hope you're having a terrific Friday!!!

Unknown said...

Dulce, this is so A W E S O M E!
Great picture as a prompt!
Well done!
Mine is here
Have you a great weekend!
hugs
shakira

Toni M.M. said...

Dulce!!
You'll never cease of amazing me. Apart from writing splendidly, where do you get the time?

I'll follow you.
I promise!! ;-)

Have a nice weekend!

Brian Miller said...

excellent 55...and we sure can dstroy ourselves...i guess it makes sense though since we know just where our own weak spot are/

my 55 is UP!

SILVIA said...

Cuanta fuerza en tus versos querida amiga.
¡Fabulosos!
besos mil!!!

Sherry said...

Hope you don't do this to yourself...you're too sweet!!

Unknown said...

Hola mi querida amiga¡¡ imagino que son sentimientos que te llegan, pero ya sabes que todo es temporal...solo con verlos ya se desvanecen.
Oye, te digo lo mismo que Toni mas arriba ¿de donde sacas el tiempo?
Abrazos cálidos Canarios¡¡
Alicia

JStar said...

Dulce, this is what I do to myself alll the time....Well used to :) I would beat up myself and torture myself with my mistakes and pains....Until I learned how to let go and let God....But we still need to check ourselves, often....

Sam Liu said...

A fantastic poem, it's amazing how you can encapsulate such emotion in no more than 55 words :)

Silvia said...

A tough 55... Guilt. Don't be so hard on yourself. Anyway, I know the feeling. I also blame myself. :)

AngelStar said...

dulce, inspired by you i mentioned the canary islands today in my post on my second blog, http://synchronicityinthecity.blogspot.com...("blog rhymes with slog")hope you visit...peace, angelstar

Ed & Jeanne said...

Having just walked out of the courthouse with my ex...this fits!

Ekanthapadhikan said...

After a long, long time... And as always, your terse verses never fail to amuse me!

Caio Fern said...

i like this , strong , fast , hard .... all this activity .
i like this line of the reason !!
so fair ... so mercyless !!
hey Dulcissima , how can i resist you ?
have a wonderful weekend !

Akelamalu said...

Sometimes we can be too hard on ourselves can't we?

Great 55.

Anonymous said...

Quod me nutrit me distruit.

Irony, in 55 words.

william manson said...

fabulous 55 as always, great pic xx

Caroline said...

Guilt and regret are so overrated, don't you agree? Empty the ego's bag...

G-Man said...

Providing one has a conscience!
Excellent 55 Dulce..
Thanks for keeping your word, and appeasing an old man..hehehehe
Your Gems are always appreciated.
Have a Kick Ass Week-End...G

Nevine Sultan said...

Every word was raw... loud... like a bullet! Zipppppppp! Nice, Dulce. Very very nice. And I wish you a lovely weekend, Lovely!

Nevine

clean and crazy said...

excellent 55, very sad but i have soo been there!! too many times.

aslan said...

It's a wonderful and correct poem.

I wish you a beautiful and happy weekend for the whole family.

With love and respect Dulca.

Anonymous said...

That was an excellent 55 my friend. You have such a way with words :) Have a great weekend :)

Sheri said...

dulce, thanks so much for your kind words AND for the follow :)
your 55 was awesome...how in the world do you know what i say to myself??? i look forward to hearing a lot from you :)

moondustwriter said...

A conviction that shoots straight at the heart.


Nice 55!!

cheers Moondustwriter

Jingle said...

touching and witty 55.

Maha said...

I absolutely loved it!! One of the best 55s I read this week. No!! THE BEST!

Buzzard said...

"Now, you'll never forget" is the line you become most afraid of. The rest are temporary injustices.

Andy Sewina said...

Phew, I wouldn't to flagellate myself!

Well written, cool blog!

PattiKen said...

Nice job. I'm all for being true to yourself and saying what's on your mind, as long as it doesn't hurt someone else. I know someone who speaks her mind, leaving a trail of hurt feelings in her wake.

My 55 is up here.

Rick said...

Dulce
I've lived this one a thousand times and judged myself harshly. But i'll do it again. perfecty said
~rick

GYPSYWOMAN said...

great riveting words, dulce! every time! loved it! have a fantastic weekend lady!